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Sergio Polito is senior vice president of procurement for the Italian oil and gas company Eni S.p.A. and chairman of the Manufacturers and Suppliers of Equipment and Services section of Assomineraria, the Italian Petroleum and Mining Industry Association. Assomineraria represents the interests of E&P companies and service companies operating within Italy, with regard to both regulatory environment and public image.
Question: What is the role of Assomineraria with regard to the different players involved in the oil and gas industry?
Answer: The purpose of Assomineraria is to promote innovative development by companies working in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas, industrial minerals and geothermal fluid. It also represents the companies supplying equipment and services to the petroleum and mining industry, helping them achieve both low cost and high efficiency, and supporting their action toward a better social and environmental context. Assomineraria makes every effort to create favorable conditions...